SAEDNEWS: In a dramatic shift in tone, U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested he is open to lifting sanctions on Iran, citing a desire to see the country rebuild peacefully—but warned that renewed military action remains on the table if diplomacy fails.
According to Saed News, U.S. President Donald Trump has surprised observers by expressing a desire to lift longstanding sanctions against Iran, indicating a potential pivot in American policy toward Tehran just weeks after a devastating regional conflict. Speaking during a private dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump said he would “love to see Iran rebuild peacefully” and hinted at the possibility of easing economic pressure if the Islamic Republic pursues diplomacy.
“We removed sanctions from Syria because we wanted to give them a chance,” Trump said, referring to recent relief measures aimed at aiding post-war reconstruction in Damascus. “And I would very much like to be able to remove those sanctions from Iran too—at the right time. I want to give them a chance to rebuild, because I want to see Iran restore itself peacefully.”
Trump’s remarks, which were captured on video and circulated widely across Persian- and English-language media, come amid renewed speculation about the revival of nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran. The president indicated that Iranian officials are already seeking a meeting, and that such a summit could happen “very soon.”
While signaling a possible diplomatic thaw, Trump also issued a stark warning. “I hope I won’t be forced to attack Iran again,” he said. “I can’t imagine wanting to do that, and I can’t imagine that they would want that either.”
His comments stand in sharp contrast to his administration’s actions just weeks earlier, when Trump ordered direct strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in Natanz, Esfahan, and Fordow — actions that drew condemnation from much of the international community and threatened to collapse years of delicate diplomatic progress. The strikes followed Israeli air assaults and marked a rare instance of open U.S. involvement in a military campaign inside Iran.
Despite the belligerence, Trump now appears to be recalibrating. He suggested there were no serious obstacles to a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and claimed “everything is going well,” hinting at broader regional stabilization efforts.
Yet Iranian officials remain skeptical. President Masoud Pezeshkian has criticized Washington’s handling of negotiations, accusing Trump of weaponizing diplomacy as a cover for escalation. In a recent interview, Pezeshkian said Iran would not return to talks unless trust is restored — a trust that was “destroyed at the negotiating table.”
The timing of Trump’s remarks has raised eyebrows in Washington and Tel Aviv alike, where officials are struggling to reconcile the president’s unpredictability with efforts to forge a lasting regional framework. Analysts note that while Trump’s rhetoric signals flexibility, there has been no formal policy shift — and the threat of renewed confrontation still looms.
As Trump balances threats with overtures, the message is clear: Tehran has a narrow window to reengage diplomatically. Whether that path leads to peace or further escalation may depend on decisions made in the coming weeks — in Tehran, Tel Aviv, and Washington alike.
